I don't think they have an m&p line of handcuffs, but I have 4-5 sets of the model 100 in black and stainless, 2 pairs of ASP cuffs in black, and my favorite a pair of Hiatts in silver

Check uspatriot, lapolicegear, midwayusa

The smiths should run you about $30 a set

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Sorry haha, I meant to put model 100 in there.

How are the ASP cuffs? I like the double lock on the s&w but noticed others are a pain with the hole for the double lock being on the same side as the key hole which for me will always be facing the ground.

In my experience, no ONE store will have everything duty belt related that you will need. It's usually a mix and match order from different vendors including LA Police Gear, Cops Plus, Galls, and Quarter Master.

In my experience, no ONE store will have everything duty belt related that you will need. It's usually a mix and match order from different vendors including LA Police Gear, Cops Plus, Galls, and Quarter Master.

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Thanks for the heads up, I was figuring on that but at least you guys have given me quite a few sites to look at.

Before you drop money on a nylon belt try one on thats weighted down with all your gear, i had one and went back to leather.

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I still have 3 more weeks till I graduate post, hopefully in that time I can get the instructors or other C/O's to bring them in so I can try it out. For the most part I was told I'll only be carrying 2-3 pairs of cuffs, search gloves, and a flashlight. Anything else I'll need to take classes and get certified, even then it would only be for planned events like a cell extraction.

Agreed. I carried smiths, most folks i worked with carried peerless. It was fun watching them contort to get the double locks locked. Its surprising how often "mainstream" is an ineffective route. I also carried my mag pouch "like a fat guy" according to a whisper i heard behind me at the range. And i was insanely fast with a reload, body mechanics dont care whats popular

Why don't you like them? I've always preferred Peerless because I find the double lock on the S+W awkward. I have a monogrammed set I've been carrying for 10 years. Hooked a lot of dirtbags with 'em in that time!

Peerless double lock can be defeated quite easily, allowing for a well-seasoned felon to defeat the remaining lock in no time. Now obviously a good search can limit the chance of a pick, but the risk is still there. I've also noticed the break-in on my S&W to be quick, whereas the Peerless never quite got as smooth regardless of use. Compared to the Peerless, the double lock is less convenient, however still doesn't seem to create a hassle; even when people have never seen them before.